- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tigard, OR
James Templeton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Templeton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411224001192
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Templeton Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Tigard · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Templeton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Templeton Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tigard, OR.
School address
District: Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j · Oregon
NCES ID 411224001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
James Templeton Elementary School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 411224001192 · Tigard, OR Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 20.1:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tigard High School (1,771 students)
James Templeton Elementary School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
James Templeton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tigard High Sc
Tigard High School
1,771 students
- Tualatin High
Tualatin High School
1,687 students
- Twality Middle
Twality Middle School
1,006 students
- Hazelbrook Mid
Hazelbrook Middle School
792 students
- Thomas R Fowle
Thomas R Fowler Middle School
744 students
- This school 543
James Templeton Elementary School
543 students
What this shows James Templeton Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Templeton Elementary School compares
James Templeton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Oregon - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, James Templeton Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j reports $17,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Templeton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tualatin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twality Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazelbrook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Fowler Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Templeton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Tigard
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Metzger Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Durham Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Creekside Community High School
Alternative education program
186 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy
Standard public school
118 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Templeton Elementary School
How many students attend James Templeton Elementary School?
James Templeton Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tigard, OR. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Templeton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Templeton Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Templeton Elementary School?
39.1% of students at James Templeton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Templeton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Templeton Elementary School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Tigard, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Templeton Elementary School?
James Templeton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Templeton Elementary School rank among schools in Tigard?
By Resource Investment Index, James Templeton Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tigard, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tigard on the city page.
What other schools are in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Besides James Templeton Elementary School, Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students), Tualatin High School (1,687 students), and Twality Middle School (1,006 students). See the Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j district page for the complete list.